M E M O R A N D U M

							June 29, 2010

To:		Members of the Board of Trustees

From:	Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor

Subject:	Transfer of Jurisdiction of Land � University at Albany 

        I recommend that the Board of Trustees adopt the following resolution:

Whereas the New York State Department of Transportation has requested that the State University consent to the transfer of jurisdiction to the Department of Transportation of certain lands under the jurisdiction of the University at Albany, which the Department of Transportation deems necessary for improvements to the State highway system; and 

Whereas the subject land is more particularly shown on the map attached hereto, containing 5.90 acres more or less; and 

Whereas Public Lands Law �3(4) authorizes the Commissioner of General Services to transfer jurisdiction of State land from one State entity to another, upon the consent of the State entity which has jurisdiction over such land or upon the Commissioner�s own initiative; now, therefore, be it

Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized, in the name of and on behalf of this Board, to consent to the transfer of jurisdiction over such land to the New York State Department of Transportation for the sole purpose of necessary improvements to the State highway system, and to execute and approve all documents, notices, maps or any other instruments necessary or proper to effect transfer of jurisdiction over such land to the New York State Department of Transportation for such purpose. 





Background

	The New York State Department of Transportation has requested that the State University consent to the transfer to the Department of jurisdiction of approximately 5.90 acres of State land, presently under the jurisdiction of the University at Albany, for necessary improvements to the State highway system.  The Department seeks jurisdiction for the purpose of relocating Washington Avenue Extension in Albany County near its intersection with Fuller Road.  

	Public Lands Law �3(4) authorizes the Commissioner of General Services to transfer jurisdiction of State lands from one State entity to another upon request of the State entity seeking jurisdiction and the consent of the State entity giving up jurisdiction.
 
	The resolution authorizes the Chancellor or designee to give consent to transfer of jurisdiction and to take other appropriate steps to effect the transaction.










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